Friday night’s Serie A clash between AC Milan and Bologna is set up as a fascinating dress rehearsal for next week’s Coppa Italia final, with both sides entering the fixture with compelling reasons to push for a strong result.
AC Milan vs Bologna in Seria A, a preview for Coppa Italia final – Game Preview, Key Stats, Betting Predictions.
Milan’s Resurgent Form:
AC Milan have found late-season form under Sergio Conceição, notching three straight wins in all competitions, including a notable 3-0 victory over Inter in the Coppa Italia semi-finals.
Their 2-1 comeback at Genoa further illustrated the squad’s newfound resolve, and their recent shift to a 3-4-2-1 formation has rejuvenated attacking talents like Rafael Leão (who is suspended for this match) and Christian Pulisic. Even without Leão, the hosts have scored in 10 of their last 11 Serie A matches, showing plenty of offensive threat regardless of individual absences.
Bologna’s Motivation and Consistency:
Vincenzo Italiano’s Bologna, meanwhile, remain firmly in the fight for a top-four finish and have lost just one of their last 10 league matches (W6, D3, L1).
Though their away scoring form has been inconsistent — failing to net in their last two road games — they did find the net in eight of their previous nine away Serie A fixtures and are fully incentivized to attack, given the tight race for Champions League qualification.
Historical & Tactical Context:
Bologna have already beaten Milan once this season, coming from behind to win 2-1 at home — a game that saw both teams score.
Milan’s defensive vulnerabilities at San Siro persist, having kept just two clean sheets in their last 10 home league matches.
Bologna’s Riccardo Orsolini and Milan’s Tijjani Reijnders are both in solid attacking form, and both midfields offer goal-scoring threats.
Key Stats Supporting BTTS:
Milan have seen Both Teams to Score (BTTS) land in 7 of their last 10 home Serie A matches.
Bologna have conceded in 6 of their last 8 away games, but have also shown they can hurt strong sides — including a 1-0 win over Inter.
AC Milan vs Bologna in Seria A Match Preview Conclusion:
With Milan continuing to leak goals at home despite their improved performances and Bologna chasing a historic top-four finish, both sides have plenty of incentive to go forward. A dry run for the cup final could also spark tactical experimentation, making it likely we see chances — and goals — at both ends.
AC Milan vs Bologna in Seria A Prediction: Both Teams to Score
